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Artifact Number:
 1910.018.018

Object:
Cane handle


Material:
 Ivory (whale)

Dimensions:
 7.25 x 2.75 x 3 cm

Origin:
  Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is believed to be a cane handle. It is an unmodified sperm whale tooth, with a small perforation at its rim. It is said to be the ivory handle for the walking stick, called Kumahumahukole-Kalekaaka.



Collection Name: Liliuokalani Collection

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